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    New Stalingrad book: Island of Fire

    Hi all,

    I'd like to let everyone know that my new book is completed. It's called "Island of Fire: The Battle for the Barrikady Gun Factory in Stalingrad". More than 3 years was required to research and write this book. It initially started as a history of the 'final' German attack in Stalingrad on 11 November 1942 (the infamous offensive that involved 7 pioneer battalions and is mistakenly called 'Operation Hubertus'). It is now a quasi unit history that covers both the German 305. Infanterie-Division and Soviet 138th Rifle Division and their grim struggle in the Barrikady Gun Factory from October 1942 until the final days in February 1943. The book explores various topics (such as the pioneers, Soviet blocking detachments, the Sturminfanteriegeschütz 33B, etc.) but bases all events around the desperate struggle for 'Lyudnikov's Island', also known as the 'Island of Fire', a small Soviet bridgehead east of the Barrikady. In particular, the savage fighting for well-known buildings like the Kommissarhaus (Commissar's House) and the Apotheke (Chemist's Shop) is covered in minute detail.

    The book has 656 pages, over 250 photos, 110 maps and aerial photos, plus 8 appendices. It is available in hardcover and softcover, and there is also a signed/numbered hardcover edition. If you want to know more, check out my website:
    http://www.leapinghorseman.com/index_iof8.html

    In an effort to get the book to customers before Christmas, I am offering a pre-Christmas special: Air Mail for the price of Surface Mail. This offer will be valid until 15 December. Ordering directly from me is the only way to get the book before Christmas.

    Prices are as follows:
    Signed/numbered hardcover: AUD $110 (approx. USD $85.00)
    Hardcover: AUD $100 (approx. USD $78.00)
    Softcover: AUD $80 (approx. USD $62.00)

    Thanks for your attention.

    All the best,
    Jason Mark

    PS. Here's an image of the front cover.
    http://www.leapinghorseman.com/prodi...7631_large.jpg

    #2
    I ordered a copy today and I am looking forward to receiving it so I can read it over my short Christmas break from work.

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      #3
      I just received my copy a couple of days ago. The book is unbelievable. Extremely well researched and the first-hand accounts are top class.

      Anyone with a geniune interest in not only Stalingrad, not only the Eastern Front but the Second World War in general must have this book in their library. I can assure you - you won't be disappointed.

      WELL DONE Jason.

      Regards,
      Peter
      Melbourne Australia

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        #4
        jason book came today. another fantastic one at that and a great service
        cheers jamie

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          #5
          Jason, I received my copy also! Awsome book, I will start reading it soon, being a Pioneer collector, I am really excited to read this.
          Thanks Steve Androsko

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            #6
            I wish you the best of luck on your book. It looks very nice.

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              #7
              I just finished"Island of Fire".Last week it was "An Infantryman in Stalingrad".
              Both books were superb. Worthwhile additions to my library.

              Arte et Marte
              Ordnancebob

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